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Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition, heads to the Sandy Spring Museum in Montgomery County. The museum hosts the exhibition October 8—November 21, 2021.
October 8, 2021
This year, 2021 One Maryland One Book author Ross Gay will make virtual visits to Maryland to discuss his book, The Book of Delights: Essays. Maryland Humanities, which coordinates One Maryland One Book, has partnered with organizations across the state for six free virtual events
September 9, 2021
Maryland Humanities announces the Sustaining Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP) Grants, a new funding opportunity for Maryland nonprofits
August 31, 2021
Baltimore Fishbowl says that our One Maryland One Book 2021 selection "reflects upon the small joyful moments that are often drowned out by the life’s hectic din." The article by Alyssa McKinney highlights the book and the tour.
August 16, 2021
Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition, heads to the Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture at Salisbury University. The Nabb Center hosts the exhibition August 14–September 25
August 6, 2021
The Enterprise in Charles County featured our "Route 1 Reads selection: "How to Carry Water: Selected Poems of Lucille Clifton."
Maryland Humanities is pleased to announce it has awarded $99,498 in grants to 10 organizations based in in Maryland. The grantees span Baltimore City and six Maryland counties:  Caroline County, Frederick County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, St. Mary’s County, and Talbot County.
July 9, 2021
Maryland Humanities is pleased to welcome Dennett Edwards as Director of Administration and Maya Moretta as Program Assistant for Grants & Community Engagement. The organization also announces the promotion of longtime employees Marilyn Hatza and Andrea Lewis to Director of Grants
June 22, 2021
Fifteen Maryland students received Special Prizes, were awarded Outstanding State Entry, or were selected as a Finalist at National History Day, held virtually June 13 –19, 2021.
Maryland Center for the Book at Maryland Humanities is pleased to announce its 2020 selection for Route 1 Reads, a road-trip-inspired reading list: "How to Carry Water: Selected Poems of Lucille Clifton."
June 21, 2021